The NED MIG will be running another talk on 1 March 2017 for aspiring or relatively inexperienced NEDs. In the past people approaching retirement with years of executive experience have been considered the most suitable candidates for NED roles, but in recent years NEDs have been getting younger. Well run businesses need balanced, diversified boards, and progressive businesses want NEDs who are comfortable with new technology and the challenges that rapidly changing customer-focused business models are presenting. Younger candidates may have a point of entry by offering knowledge and skills and mindset that older generations lack. Boards are looking beyond traditional circles for NEDs who have built their reputation in other fields and are appointing on the basis of potential, not past experience. Traditional businesses collaborating or merging with new fintech businesses present opportunities for those with actuarial qualifications and a good appreciation of risk to offer their services as NEDs.
So how can aspiring NEDs best demonstrate their credentials for a Board role? If Boards are persuaded to seek out younger candidates who can bring a fresh perspective to the boardroom, what are the skills and personal attributes that are most likely to be in demand when social and environmental responsibility, business ethics and sustainability are all in question? Can actuarial candidates develop extra skills that can give them an advantage?
We are inviting entrepreneurs in fintech, private equity and recruitment to talk about the appointment of suitable new NEDs.
Event organiser
Contact Niki Park for more information.
020 7632 2152
If this is for you, or you aspire to be an NED, of if you just want to know more and have an opportunity to question the experts, do join us. The meeting will start with tea/coffee at 5pm for 5.30pm and finish at 7.30pm when we will adjourn for a glass of wine and networking.
Our panel of speakers includes:
Tomas Carruthers - Chief Exec at Social Stock Exchange which offers access to the world's first public equity and fixed income market for companies that make a positive social and environmental impact.
David Ferguson – Formerly a trainee actuary with Life Association of Scotland, David created Nucleus in 2006 as the UK's first collaborative and adviser-led platform.
John Levin, NED at AmTrust, is determined to use technology to improve the insurance industry. He previously owned an insurance company, is a director of a number of insurance and wealth related businesses and founded a multi-utility business listed on the London Stock exchange.
Barbara Schonhofer, Chief Executive of Schonhofer, has helped leading organisations recruit new CEOs and board members. She founded TWIN (The Women in Insurance Network) and ISC (The Insurance Supper Club).
Simon Mee of Ridgeway is engaged in executive search in financial services, fintech and insurance. He focuses on the digital transformation of banking, consumer finance, and finding candidates from inside and outside of financial services.
Nick Hungerford - NED at Innovate Finance and Director of Nutmeg, banker turned entrepreneur, with a mission to ensure financial products and services enrich the user.
Location
Address
Staple Inn Hall, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QJ
Nearest Public Transport
Chancery Lane Station (Central Line)